Mindfulness for All
The benefits of cultivating mindfulness on wellness, strengthening connections with others, and learning are well documented. TLA supports Health and Wellness Services mindfulness programs for CSUMB students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.
Meditation opportunities and other resources
Mindful Mondays meet weekly!
TLA is hosting weekly drop-in mindfulness/meditation sessions for our campus community every Monday. Sessions include silent and guided meditations and mindfulness exercises to help mitigate stress and support wellness. Everyone is welcome.
When: Mondays at 4:00 - 4:45 pm starting February 3rd, 2025
Join Zoom Meeting: https://csumb.zoom.us/j/87339007847; Meeting ID: 873 3900 7847
Who: Faculty, staff, and students (No previous meditation experience is required)
Questions? Contact Rebecca Kersnar rkersnar@csumb.edu or Vivian Waldrup-Patterson vwaldrup-patterson@csumb.edu
Friday Drop-In Meditation also meets weekly!
TLA is also offering weekly Friday Drop-in meditation sessions with various themes, readings, music, and both guided and open meditation--a weekly option for taking a breath and transitioning to the end of your week and weekend. Everyone is welcome.
When: Fridays at 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://csumb.zoom.us/j/87339007847; Meeting ID: 873 3900 7847
Questions? Contact Rebecca Kersnar rkersnar@csumb.edu or Vivian Waldrup-Patterson vwaldrup-patterson@csumb.edu
Mindfulness Cooperatives for Faculty and Staff
TLA is also offering for Faculty and Staff:
A 4-wk MIEA Intro to Mindfulness course (formerly known as Koru Basic) -- An introduction to mindfulness and meditation. Taught as a weekly, 75-minute class, over four weeks by one or more certified Koru Teachers. No experience is required.
A 4-wk MIEA Mindfulness, Part 2 course (formerly known as Koru 2.0) -- An “advanced” class for students who have completed MEIA Basic and are eager for more mindfulness. This course also consists of weekly, 75-minute classes, taught over four weeks by one or more certified MIEA Teachers.
A half-day Mindfulness Retreat for those seeking an immersive experience. This is a chance to step away from the noise of daily life, deepen connection to the present moment, and cultivate a profound sense of inner peace. Our team can offer multiple versions of this retreat, including the process created by MEIA (formerly known as Koru).
A 4-wk Real Happiness Meditation cooperative for stress mitigation and self-compassion based on Sharon Salzberg’s Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation and other resources. No experience is required and drop-ins are welcome. Other themes are also possible.
Questions? Contact Rebecca Kersnar rkersnar@csumb.edu or Vivian Waldrup-Patterson vwaldrup-patterson@csumb.edu to get the Zoom meeting link and Canvas access.
Ready to join any of these opportunities?
Additional Resources
MIEA Guided Meditation App for your use
The Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA, formerly known as the Center for Koru Mindfulness) is offering a self-guided meditation tool to everyone. Signing up will give you access to all the guided skills and meditations. More on the self-guided MIEA resources: https://mindfulnessinstituteforemergingadults.com/student-resources/self-guided-mindfulness-program/
Guidance for using the app. We have created a guide for folks who are new to the MIEA/Koru app inside our MIEA/KORU Mindfulness Canvas course. If you would like access to this guide and other resources, please email rkersnar@csumb.edu.
MIEA Mindfulness Classes at CSUMB
We have a team of MIEA instructors (formerly known as KORU instructors) on campus. Please get in touch with us if you are a student, staff, or faculty member interested in participating in a 4-week MIEA Mindfulness class, or if you would like this opportunity for your students. To find out more, contact Rebecca Kersnar rkersnar@csumb.edu or Vivian Waldrup-Patterson vwaldrup-patterson@csumb.edu.
Beyond KORU handout: A list of recommended meditation resources.
Readings
- How to Meditate: Here, we offer basic tips to get you started on a path toward greater equanimity, acceptance and joy. Take a deep breath, and get ready to relax.
- You Should Meditate Every Day: Sure, it’s become a wellness fad. But it’s the best way I’ve found to keep digital monsters at bay.
- The 8 Minute Meditation: This is a very readable, simple, and practical approach to meditation. If you do not consider yourself to be the "meditating type," this book is for you. Request a free copy from TLA, while supplies last (email tla@csumb.edu).
Organizations: Mindfulness & Education
- The Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA, formerly KORU): Several HWS/PGCC and TLA faculty and staff have participated in these trainings.
- Contemplative Practices in Higher Education: A resource from The Center for the Contemplative Mind in Society
- San Francisco Zen Center: Online offerings Monday through Saturday beginning at 5:50 am and otherwise
Holistic Wellness and Integrative Learning Paradigm
The holistic wellness and integrative learning paradigm was developed by a cross-divisional team of CSUMB faculty, student affairs professionals, and administrators who participated in the 2017 AAC&U Institute on Integrative Learning and Signature Work. Learn more here.